I like helping people. It runs in my family. I am related to a slew of medical professionals, educators and cops. I was the black sheep that went to law school.

I like solving problems. I enjoy the challenge of the Sunday crossword or figuring out why the fridge is making that noise.

I love being a mediator, because every day I get to do both - solve challenging problems while helping people in need - litigants seeking a fair, fast and economical resolution to their case

Almost no one wants to be a party to a lawsuit. Litigation takes a toll. It weighs on the mind. Parties incur financial and emotional expense. Plaintiffs deserve compensation, defendants desire to put matters behind them. I apply my 25+ years of litigation experience and training to solve the complex problem of getting opposing parties to a meeting of the minds. It makes my day to see the relief on a person’s face when a case settles.